Award

Purchase cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and cloud support, including many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions.

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

28 Oct 2021 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully completed a procurement process for cloud-based computing services, which encompasses hosting, software, and cloud support solutions. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Computer support services with a total contract value of £42,716.50. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 7th October 2021 and the contract commencing on 8th October 2021, set to conclude on 4th August 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and support service sectors, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions and digital services. Businesses with capabilities in delivering pay-as-you-go cloud services and those experienced in governmental procurement processes would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders, given the ongoing demand for innovative cloud-based computing resources within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Purchase cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and cloud support, including many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions.

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.12 Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73d398da-298e-4b2e-8827-7aeff027a9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb14376b-6546-49aa-b0cf-4e8eda4171d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,716 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,716 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2021 - 4 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVWORX

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